'Abbott Elementary' Is ABC’s First Top-Rated Comedy Since 'Modern Family'
Abbott Elementary is winning with viewers and the ratings are the proof. The comedy series created by the show’s star Quinta Brunson is about an underfunded public school in Philadelphia and while the staff experiences many hardships, the comedic timing by the passionate teachers makes it a joy to watch.
Along with Quinta, the show also stars Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Janelle James. Deadline reported that Abbott Elementary’s second episode made it ABC’s strongest comedy since Modern Family after it ended in April 2020. The show amassed nine million viewers with high ratings between the 18-49 age range.
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— quinta brunson (@quintabrunson) February 23, 2022
The premiere episode, however, quadrupled in ratings since its original air date making it the first comedy series to do so on the network. Much of the success can be attributed to social media due to many viewers tweeting about the show and sharing memes as well as the cast joining in on those conversations.
Quinta shared what the response has been like to Harper's Bazaar. "To have only had a few episodes [air] and just for it to be an abundance of love, conversation, and just enjoyment of the show is just so, like, I don't know. I am just so happy, so overwhelmed," she said. "It was weird to feel like I had to pull back from Twitter because of too much positivity. I was like, 'I don't know what to do with so many nice messages and nice comments.'"
Abbott Elementary is a show that is near and dear to Quinta’s heart. During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the show’s creator revealed that the school is named after her sixth-grade teacher Ms. Abbott. Quinta’s character, Janine, is a second-grade teacher whose optimism and naivety sometimes rub her co-workers the wrong way, but at the end of the day, they each support one another and care for their students.
If you haven’t caught up on Abbott Elementary just yet, you still have time. Quinta recently tweeted that the show will be taking a three-week break.
After tonight's #AbbottElementary , we'll be on break for three weeks, then back with more (there are thirteen episodes this season). Enjoy tonight's episode! It's a delight :)
— quinta brunson (@quintabrunson) February 22, 2022
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Rihanna Talks Shedding Expectations And Finding Balance As A Mother
Since becoming a mother in 2022, Rihanna has defined parenthood by her terms and hopes to pass that sense of autonomy on to her children.
For Vogue China’s April cover story, Rihanna shared her perspective on raising her two sons with A$AP Rocky, and how she hopes to preserve her children’s uniqueness, devoid of societal expectations.
"The most beautiful thing...is that [children] come into the world with their own individuality and sincerity, without any logic or conformity,” she told the publication. “Which usually makes you feel that you must fit into a certain group."
The “Work” artist, known for her trendsetting style and captivating persona, expressed her desire to support children in fully embracing their individuality and encouraging them to be whoever they want to be. "It's really beautiful to see and I want to continue to help them navigate that and make sure that they know they can be whoever they want to be,” she says.
She continues, “They should embrace it completely, because it's beautiful, and it's unique. I love them just that way."
From shattering music charts to shaking up the beauty industry, Rihanna has forged a path that has since created the “dream” life we see today. One that she says has made her parents proud of.
“I’m living my dream,” she continued. “My parents were very proud of that because they just wanted me to be happy and successful. So, I think the key thing is to find some kind of balance. Yes, balance is important. Do this and you get the best of both worlds. You can write your own life the way you want, and it will be beautiful. Sometimes, you just need to let go of everyone’s expectations and start living your own story.”
Rihanna, who shares sons, RZA, 23 months, and Riot, 8 months, with rapper A$AP Rocky, recently shared her vision for expanding her family in the future in Interview Magazine.
When stylist Mel Ottenberg asked about the number of additional children she hoped to have, Rihanna replied, "As many as God wants me to have.”
"I don't know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl,” she adds. “But of course, if it's another boy, it's another boy."
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